SUMMARY: Good morning, East Tennessee! It’s game day, starting off in the lower 60s and heating up to the lower 90s this afternoon. While tailgating will be hot, temperatures will drop to the 70s by the end of the game. There’s a chance for spotty showers, which could provide some relief from the sun. Expect more rain later in the week. Enjoy the day and the game!

Here is your morning weather report for Saturday, September 21, 2024.

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SUMMARY: Kentucky State Police have identified a body found on Interstate 75 as Jeffrey Couch, the man accused of shooting at cars and wounding five people two weeks ago. His body was discovered in dense brush behind Exit 49 on Wednesday and has been confirmed to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officials are still awaiting results from a toxicology report.

Kentucky officials said the body was found in the deep brush behind Exit 49. They said Joseph Couch shot himself.

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SUMMARY: A train crash in Von resulted in one death early this morning. CSX officials reported that the incident occurred shortly before 8:00 AM when a train collided with a car at the Evans Street and Old Slag Road crossing. No train crew members were injured in the accident. CSX is cooperating with local authorities in the investigation. Details about the driver of the car are not yet available, as further information has not been provided.

According to CSX, the train crashed into the car at the Evans Street and Old Slag Road crossing in Vonore.

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